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BCCI to pay Rs8bn+ compensation to Kochi Tuskers

Last updated : Jan 02, 2018 17:01

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Oct 24, 2017 12:10

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NEW DELHI: The most powerful cricket body in the world has yet again been forced to eat humble pie after falling at the wrong end of the stick on the legal front. Needless to say, it is a seriously expensive pie.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly ready to cough up compensation of over Rs8 billion to IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala for terminating its contract in 2011, a massive mark-up on the Rs3 billion the team's promoters were initially willing to settle for.

Jan 27, 2021 17:01

FanCode to live stream all NZC domestic matches for 6 yrs

MUMBAI: FanCode, Dream11's parent company Dream Sports-promoted digital sports destination, has partnered with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) to exclusively live stream all of their domestic matches for six years until 2026. The agreement has commenced with the sixteenth season of Dream11 Super Smash matches which started on December 24, 2020.

Jan 27, 2021 15:01

Ganguly hospitalized again after complaining of chest pain

KOLKATA: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly was admitted to a hospital here on Wednesday after he complained of chest pain. According to reports, Ganguly was taken to Kolkata's Apollo Hospital in after he complained of chest pain this morning. Earlier this month, Ganguly was admitted to Woodlands Hospital after suffering a "mild" cardiac arrest.

Jan 27, 2021 15:01

IPL players auction to be held in Chennai on February 18

MUMBAI: The Indian Premier League players auction will be held in Chennai on February 18. The news was confirmed on IPL's official Twitter handle on Wednesday. The auction will be held a day after the scheduled second Test between India and England finishes in Chennai. The player retention deadline ended on January 20 and the trading window closes on February 4.

Jan 27, 2021 12:01

RIL brings all former IMG-R properties under new brand

MUMBAI: Reliance Industries Ltd. announced Wednesday the rebranding of its sports & lifestyle business to ‘RISE Worldwide Limited’ as it independently ventures into the burgeoning industry in India and globally. RISE Worldwide will continue to drive the full portfolio of owned and operated brand properties formerly under the banner of IMG-Reliance Limited.

Jan 25, 2021 17:01

World Test C'ship to be played from June 18-22: Report

MUMBAI: The final of the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) will now be played out from June 18 to 22 with June 23 acting as a reserve day. The decider was originally scheduled to be held from June 10 to 14 at the Lord's Cricket Ground.

Jan 25, 2021 15:01

SA's AB de Villiers 1st intl cricketer to earn Rs1bn+ in IPL

MUMBAI: South Africa's AB de Villiers has created history in the Indian Premier League after being retained by his IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore the 2021 season. RCB's decision to retain the explosive batsman for Rs 110 million for the season means he will have earned a whopping Rs 1.025 billion just in salary at the conclusion of IPL 2021.

Jan 25, 2021 14:01

Rajasthan Royals appoint Kumar Sangakkara director of cricket

MUMBAI: Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals has appointed Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara as director of cricket for IPL 2021.

Jan 25, 2021 12:01

SPN adds Pakistan to international cricket rights portfolio

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board Sunday Sunday confirmed news that first broke in the Pakistani media on January 18 - that the PCB has signed a three-year deal with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) to show all of Pakistan's home international games and also the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Jan 22, 2021 20:01

IPL players auction on 18 or 19 February: Reports

MUMBAI: The IPL players auction ahead of the 2021 season is likely to be held on February 18, a BCCI official told PTI on Friday. "The auction will be held on February 18. The venue is yet to be decided," the official said. Accordimg to the Union government's preferred newswire ANI however, February 18 is not "locked" as yet though Chennai has been chosen as the venue.

Jan 22, 2021 19:01

PCB scores broadcast rights deals for 5 international markets

LAHORE: Ahead of the resumption of international cricket in Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board has secured media rights for the HBL Pakistan Super League and all home bilateral international matches till 2023.

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